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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.75, 652.62 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.75, 652.62 and 315.64 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.75 : 652.62 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.75/652.62 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.75x = 652.62 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.75x = 205,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,992.98/472.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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