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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.11, 653.18 and 461.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.11, 653.18 and 461.72 is: 638.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.11 : 653.18 = 461.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.11/653.18 = 461.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.11x = 653.18 × 461.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.11x = 301,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,580.70/472.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.79

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