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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 650.76 and 438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 650.76 and 438.06 is: 602.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 650.76 = 438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/650.76 = 438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 650.76 × 438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 285,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,071.93/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.79

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