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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.70, 651.66 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.70, 651.66 and 306.92 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.70 : 651.66 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.70/651.66 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.70x = 651.66 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.70x = 200,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,007.49/472.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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