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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.71, 652.44 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.71, 652.44 and 283.65 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.71 : 652.44 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.71/652.44 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.71x = 652.44 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.71x = 185,064.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,064.61/472.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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