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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 650.07 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 650.07 and 409.20 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 650.07 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/650.07 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 650.07 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 266,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,008.64/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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