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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.28, 652.08 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.28, 652.08 and 356.48 is: 492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.28 : 652.08 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.28/652.08 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.28x = 652.08 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.28x = 232,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,453.48/472.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.19

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