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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 650.25 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 650.25 and 406.62 is: 560.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 650.25 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/650.25 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 650.25 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 264,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,404.66/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.01

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