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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.88, 652.65 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.88, 652.65 and 452.12 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.88 : 652.65 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.88/652.65 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.88x = 652.65 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.88x = 295,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,077.00/472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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