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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 650.70 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 650.70 and 472.32 is: 650.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 650.70 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/650.70 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 650.70 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 307,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,338.62/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.70

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