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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.37, 653.50 and 333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.37, 653.50 and 333.91 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.37 : 653.50 = 333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.37/653.50 = 333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.37x = 653.50 × 333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.37x = 218,210.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,210.19/473.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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