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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.48, 652.25 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.48, 652.25 and 315.20 is: 435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.48 : 652.25 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.48/652.25 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.48x = 652.25 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.48x = 205,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,589.20/472.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.13

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