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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.56, 651.72 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.56, 651.72 and 417.12 is: 575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.56 : 651.72 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.56/651.72 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.56x = 651.72 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.56x = 271,845.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,845.45/472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.26

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