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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.29, 653.20 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.29, 653.20 and 286.79 is: 395.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.29 : 653.20 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.29/653.20 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.29x = 653.20 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.29x = 187,326.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,326.53/473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.80

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