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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 651.69 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 651.69 and 314.97 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 651.69 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/651.69 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 651.69 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 205,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,262.80/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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