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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 652.40 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 652.40 and 286.27 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 652.40 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/652.40 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 652.40 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 186,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,760.92/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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