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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.61, 652.14 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.61, 652.14 and 437.78 is: 604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.61 : 652.14 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.61/652.14 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.61x = 652.14 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.61x = 285,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,490.59/472.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.08

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