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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.93, 652.55 and 286.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.93, 652.55 and 286.39 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.93 : 652.55 = 286.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.93/652.55 = 286.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.93x = 652.55 × 286.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.93x = 186,883.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,883.79/472.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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