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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 651.02 and 332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 651.02 and 332.74 is: 458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 651.02 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/651.02 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 651.02 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 216,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,617.14/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.78

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