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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.68, 652.68 and 315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.68, 652.68 and 315.48 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.68 : 652.68 = 315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.68/652.68 = 315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.68x = 652.68 × 315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.68x = 205,907.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,907.49/472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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