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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.69, 652.62 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.69, 652.62 and 440.02 is: 607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.69 : 652.62 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.69/652.62 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.69x = 652.62 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.69x = 287,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,165.85/472.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.51

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