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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.96, 652.50 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.96, 652.50 and 333.28 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.96 : 652.50 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.96/652.50 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.96x = 652.50 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.96x = 217,465.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,465.20/472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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