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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.76, 652.28 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.76, 652.28 and 286.32 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.76 : 652.28 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.76/652.28 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.76x = 652.28 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.76x = 186,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,760.81/472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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