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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 652.50 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 652.50 and 315.60 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 652.50 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/652.50 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 652.50 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 205,929.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,929.00/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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