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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 650.88 and 384.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 650.88 and 384.84 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 650.88 = 384.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/650.88 = 384.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 650.88 × 384.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 250,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,484.66/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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