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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 652.10 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 652.10 and 315.64 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 652.10 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/652.10 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 652.10 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 205,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,828.84/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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