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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.24, 653.18 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.24, 653.18 and 286.88 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.24 : 653.18 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.24/653.18 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.24x = 653.18 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.24x = 187,384.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,384.28/473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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