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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 652.08 and 354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 652.08 and 354.52 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 652.08 = 354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/652.08 = 354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 652.08 × 354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 231,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,172.14/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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