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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.62, 652.62 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.62, 652.62 and 315.28 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.62 : 652.62 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.62/652.62 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.62x = 652.62 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.62x = 205,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,758.03/472.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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