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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 652.10 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 652.10 and 315.08 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 652.10 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/652.10 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 652.10 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 205,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,458.83/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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