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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.32, 652.52 and 403.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.32, 652.52 and 403.10 is: 556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.32 : 652.52 = 403.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.32/652.52 = 403.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.32x = 652.52 × 403.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.32x = 263,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,025.53/472.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.88

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