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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.85, 652.50 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.85, 652.50 and 263.02 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.85 : 652.50 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.85/652.50 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.85x = 652.50 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.85x = 171,620.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,620.55/472.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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