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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 653.11 and 315.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 653.11 and 315.83 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 653.11 = 315.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/653.11 = 315.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 653.11 × 315.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 206,267.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,267.68/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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