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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.92, 652.91 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.92, 652.91 and 315.78 is: 435.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.92 : 652.91 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.92/652.91 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.92x = 652.91 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.92x = 206,174.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,174.34/472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.96

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