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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 652.01 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 652.01 and 323.42 is: 446.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 652.01 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/652.01 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 652.01 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 210,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,868.20/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.66

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