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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.23, 652.89 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.23, 652.89 and 374.77 is: 517.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.23 : 652.89 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.23/652.89 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.23x = 652.89 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.23x = 244,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,683.59/473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.05

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