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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.15, 651.90 and 354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.15, 651.90 and 354.39 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.15 : 651.90 = 354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.15/651.90 = 354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.15x = 651.90 × 354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.15x = 231,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,025.73/472.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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