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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 652.94 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 652.94 and 284.23 is: 392.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 652.94 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/652.94 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 652.94 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 185,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,581.12/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.17

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