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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 652.62 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 652.62 and 307.48 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 652.62 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/652.62 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 652.62 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 200,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,667.60/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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