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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.47, 652.09 and 435.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.47, 652.09 and 435.41 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.47 : 652.09 = 435.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.47/652.09 = 435.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.47x = 652.09 × 435.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.47x = 283,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,926.51/472.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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