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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.16, 653.14 and 423.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.16, 653.14 and 423.95 is: 585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.16 : 653.14 = 423.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.16/653.14 = 423.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.16x = 653.14 × 423.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.16x = 276,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,898.70/473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.21

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