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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.41, 652.65 and 463.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.41, 652.65 and 463.06 is: 638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.41 : 652.65 = 463.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.41/652.65 = 463.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.41x = 652.65 × 463.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.41x = 302,212.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,212.85/473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.38

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