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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.09, 653.48 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.09, 653.48 and 394.66 is: 545.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.09 : 653.48 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.09/653.48 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.09x = 653.48 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.09x = 257,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,902.42/473.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.14

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