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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.34, 649.19 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.34, 649.19 and 416.75 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.34 : 649.19 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.34/649.19 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.34x = 649.19 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.34x = 270,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,547.73/472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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