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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 652.35 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 652.35 and 356.64 is: 491.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 652.35 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/652.35 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 652.35 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 232,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,654.10/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.58

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