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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.50, 652.19 and 417.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.50, 652.19 and 417.42 is: 576.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.50 : 652.19 = 417.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.50/652.19 = 417.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.50x = 652.19 × 417.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.50x = 272,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,235.06/472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.16

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