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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 652.30 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 652.30 and 379.76 is: 523.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 652.30 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/652.30 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 652.30 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 247,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,717.45/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.63

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