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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.47, 653.54 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.47, 653.54 and 316.24 is: 436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.47 : 653.54 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.47/653.54 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.47x = 653.54 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.47x = 206,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,672.27/473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.51

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