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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.10, 660.90 and 473.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.10, 660.90 and 473.10 is: 660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.10 : 660.90 = 473.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.10/660.90 = 473.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.10x = 660.90 × 473.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.10x = 312,671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,671.79/473.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.90

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