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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.14, 651.20 and 332.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.14, 651.20 and 332.11 is: 458.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.14 : 651.20 = 332.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.14/651.20 = 332.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.14x = 651.20 × 332.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.14x = 216,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,272.44/472.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.07

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