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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.30, 650.63 and 332.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.30, 650.63 and 332.13 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.30 : 650.63 = 332.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.30/650.63 = 332.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.30x = 650.63 × 332.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.30x = 216,097.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,097.01/472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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