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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.13, 652.50 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.13, 652.50 and 307.28 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.13 : 652.50 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.13/652.50 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.13x = 652.50 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.13x = 200,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,496.94/473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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