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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 652.71 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 652.71 and 286.65 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 652.71 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/652.71 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 652.71 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 187,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,099.32/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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