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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.54, 652.45 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.54, 652.45 and 333.12 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.54 : 652.45 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.54/652.45 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.54x = 652.45 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.54x = 217,344.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,344.14/472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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