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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.52, 652.30 and 409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.52, 652.30 and 409.26 is: 564.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.52 : 652.30 = 409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.52/652.30 = 409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.52x = 652.30 × 409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.52x = 266,960.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,960.30/472.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.97

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