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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.03, 652.68 and 276.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.03, 652.68 and 276.46 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.03 : 652.68 = 276.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.03/652.68 = 276.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.03x = 652.68 × 276.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.03x = 180,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,437.69/473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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