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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.12, 652.98 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.12, 652.98 and 286.72 is: 395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.12 : 652.98 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.12/652.98 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.12x = 652.98 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.12x = 187,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,222.43/473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.72

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