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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.05, 651.41 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.05, 651.41 and 332.22 is: 458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.05 : 651.41 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.05/651.41 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.05x = 651.41 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.05x = 216,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,413.46/472.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.45

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