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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.29, 652.89 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.29, 652.89 and 307.59 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.29 : 652.89 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.29/652.89 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.29x = 652.89 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.29x = 200,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,822.44/473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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