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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.98, 652.40 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.98, 652.40 and 379.94 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.98 : 652.40 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.98/652.40 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.98x = 652.40 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.98x = 247,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,872.86/472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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