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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.28, 653.21 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.28, 653.21 and 354.24 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.28 : 653.21 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.28/653.21 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.28x = 653.21 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.28x = 231,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,393.11/473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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