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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 652.23 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 652.23 and 286.14 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 652.23 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/652.23 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 652.23 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 186,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,630.01/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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