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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.85, 652.77 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.85, 652.77 and 315.58 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.85 : 652.77 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.85/652.77 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.85x = 652.77 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.85x = 205,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,996.31/472.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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