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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.95, 652.35 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.95, 652.35 and 307.35 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.95 : 652.35 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.95/652.35 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.95x = 652.35 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.95x = 200,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,499.77/472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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