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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 653.09 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 653.09 and 438.45 is: 605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 653.09 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/653.09 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 653.09 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 286,345.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,345.12/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.02

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