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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.40, 652.44 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.40, 652.44 and 431.36 is: 595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.40 : 652.44 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.40/652.44 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.40x = 652.44 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.40x = 281,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,436.52/472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.76

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