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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.33, 651.47 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.33, 651.47 and 314.89 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.33 : 651.47 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.33/651.47 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.33x = 651.47 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.33x = 205,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,139.07/472.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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