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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.04, 651.54 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.04, 651.54 and 316.52 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.04 : 651.54 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.04/651.54 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.04x = 651.54 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.04x = 206,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,225.44/472.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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