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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.74, 652.50 and 317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.74, 652.50 and 317.76 is: 438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.74 : 652.50 = 317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.74/652.50 = 317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.74x = 652.50 × 317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.74x = 207,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,338.40/472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.59

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