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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.04, 653.04 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.04, 653.04 and 395.28 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.04 : 653.04 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.04/653.04 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.04x = 653.04 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.04x = 258,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,133.65/473.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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