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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 652.46 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 652.46 and 435.11 is: 600.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 652.46 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/652.46 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 652.46 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 283,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,886.43/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.47

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