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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.80, 652.44 and 286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.80, 652.44 and 286.36 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.80 : 652.44 = 286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.80/652.44 = 286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.80x = 652.44 × 286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.80x = 186,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,832.72/472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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