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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.38, 650.23 and 409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.38, 650.23 and 409.96 is: 564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.38 : 650.23 = 409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.38/650.23 = 409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.38x = 650.23 × 409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.38x = 266,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,568.08/472.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.31

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