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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.44, 651.36 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.44, 651.36 and 415.12 is: 571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.44 : 651.36 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.44/651.36 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.44x = 651.36 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.44x = 270,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,392.56/473.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.12

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