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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 652.95 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 652.95 and 286.52 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 652.95 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/652.95 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 652.95 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 187,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,084.85/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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