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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.56 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.56 and 417.20 is: 575.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.56 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.56 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.56 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 271,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,825.49/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.51

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