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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.73, 652.26 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.73, 652.26 and 306.93 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.73 : 652.26 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.73/652.26 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.73x = 652.26 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.73x = 200,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,198.16/472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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