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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.69, 651.97 and 315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.69, 651.97 and 315.27 is: 434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.69 : 651.97 = 315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.69/651.97 = 315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.69x = 651.97 × 315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.69x = 205,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,546.03/472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.85

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