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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 652.52 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 652.52 and 306.99 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 652.52 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/652.52 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 652.52 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 200,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,317.88/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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