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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.59, 652.28 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.59, 652.28 and 317.25 is: 437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.59 : 652.28 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.59/652.28 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.59x = 652.28 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.59x = 206,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,934.24/472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.87

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