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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.72, 652.22 and 283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.72, 652.22 and 283.62 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.72 : 652.22 = 283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.72/652.22 = 283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.72x = 652.22 × 283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.72x = 184,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,982.64/472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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