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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.27, 653.24 and 315.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.27, 653.24 and 315.99 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.27 : 653.24 = 315.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.27/653.24 = 315.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.27x = 653.24 × 315.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.27x = 206,418.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,418.10/473.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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