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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 651.64 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 651.64 and 403.20 is: 555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 651.64 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/651.64 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 651.64 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 262,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,741.25/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.15

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