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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.43, 648.46 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.43, 648.46 and 418.80 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.43 : 648.46 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.43/648.46 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.43x = 648.46 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.43x = 271,578.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,578.00/472.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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