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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.65, 652.26 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.65, 652.26 and 286.11 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.65 : 652.26 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.65/652.26 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.65x = 652.26 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.65x = 186,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,618.11/472.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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