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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 651.17 and 332.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 651.17 and 332.05 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 651.17 = 332.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/651.17 = 332.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 651.17 × 332.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 216,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,221.00/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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