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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.12, 650.92 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.12, 650.92 and 339.28 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.12 : 650.92 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.12/650.92 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.12x = 650.92 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.12x = 220,844.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,844.14/472.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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