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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.39, 653.01 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.39, 653.01 and 286.96 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.39 : 653.01 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.39/653.01 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.39x = 653.01 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.39x = 187,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,387.75/473.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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