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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.91, 652.33 and 286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.91, 652.33 and 286.28 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.91 : 652.33 = 286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.91/652.33 = 286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.91x = 652.33 × 286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.91x = 186,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,749.03/472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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