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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 650.82 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 650.82 and 384.52 is: 530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 650.82 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/650.82 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 650.82 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 250,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,253.31/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.15

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