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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.16, 652.08 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.16, 652.08 and 433.28 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.16 : 652.08 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.16/652.08 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.16x = 652.08 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.16x = 282,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,533.22/472.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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