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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.20, 651.96 and 361.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.20, 651.96 and 361.48 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.20 : 651.96 = 361.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.20/651.96 = 361.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.20x = 651.96 × 361.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.20x = 235,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,670.50/472.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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