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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 652.79 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 652.79 and 263.23 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 652.79 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/652.79 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 652.79 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 171,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,836.61/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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