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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.77, 652.86 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.77, 652.86 and 431.46 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.77 : 652.86 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.77/652.86 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.77x = 652.86 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.77x = 281,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,682.98/472.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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