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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 651.24 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 651.24 and 332.28 is: 457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 651.24 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/651.24 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 651.24 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 216,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,394.03/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.80

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