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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 652.02 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 652.02 and 341.32 is: 471.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 652.02 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/652.02 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 652.02 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 222,547.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,547.47/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.14

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