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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.66, 652.46 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.66, 652.46 and 354.67 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.66 : 652.46 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.66/652.46 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.66x = 652.46 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.66x = 231,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,404.58/472.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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