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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 651.81 and 306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 651.81 and 306.67 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 651.81 = 306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/651.81 = 306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 651.81 × 306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 199,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,890.57/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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