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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.14, 652.98 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.14, 652.98 and 276.64 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.14 : 652.98 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.14/652.98 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.14x = 652.98 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.14x = 180,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640.39/473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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