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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.06, 652.54 and 304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.06, 652.54 and 304.94 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.06 : 652.54 = 304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.06/652.54 = 304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.06x = 652.54 × 304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.06x = 198,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,985.55/473.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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