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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.46, 652.08 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.46, 652.08 and 276.02 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.46 : 652.08 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.46/652.08 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.46x = 652.08 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.46x = 179,987.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,987.12/472.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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