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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.23, 652.07 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.23, 652.07 and 295.41 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.23 : 652.07 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.23/652.07 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.23x = 652.07 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.23x = 192,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,626.52/472.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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