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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.08, 652.64 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.08, 652.64 and 315.56 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.08 : 652.64 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.08/652.64 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.08x = 652.64 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.08x = 205,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,947.08/473.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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