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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.88, 652.59 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.88, 652.59 and 342.11 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.88 : 652.59 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.88/652.59 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.88x = 652.59 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.88x = 223,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,254.30/472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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