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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.69, 651 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.69, 651 and 381.16 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.69 : 651 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.69/651 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.69x = 651 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.69x = 248,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,135.16/472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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