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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 652.73 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 652.73 and 286.38 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 652.73 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/652.73 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 652.73 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 186,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,927.39/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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