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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 652.62 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 652.62 and 385.62 is: 531.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 652.62 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/652.62 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 652.62 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 251,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,663.32/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.95

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