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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.14, 652.89 and 286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.14, 652.89 and 286.66 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.14 : 652.89 = 286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.14/652.89 = 286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.14x = 652.89 × 286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.14x = 187,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,157.45/473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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