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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 652.37 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 652.37 and 332.91 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 652.37 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/652.37 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 652.37 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 217,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,178.83/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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