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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.76, 652.62 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.76, 652.62 and 448.52 is: 619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.76 : 652.62 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.76/652.62 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.76x = 652.62 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.76x = 292,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,713.12/472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.16

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