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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 678.36 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 678.36 and 472.32 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 678.36 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/678.36 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 678.36 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 320,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,403.00/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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