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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.53, 651.33 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.53, 651.33 and 355.89 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.53 : 651.33 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.53/651.33 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.53x = 651.33 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.53x = 231,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,801.83/472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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