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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.10, 652.05 and 430.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.10, 652.05 and 430.58 is: 594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.10 : 652.05 = 430.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.10/652.05 = 430.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.10x = 652.05 × 430.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.10x = 280,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,759.69/472.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.70

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