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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 652.06 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 652.06 and 354.26 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 652.06 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/652.06 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 652.06 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 230,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,998.78/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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