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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.22, 653.04 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.22, 653.04 and 331.63 is: 457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.22 : 653.04 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.22/653.04 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.22x = 653.04 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.22x = 216,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,566.02/473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.64

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