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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473, 653.28 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473, 653.28 and 317.48 is: 438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473 : 653.28 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473/653.28 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473x = 653.28 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473x = 207,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,403.33/473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.48

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