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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.47, 653.47 and 436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.47, 653.47 and 436.41 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.47 : 653.47 = 436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.47/653.47 = 436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.47x = 653.47 × 436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.47x = 285,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,180.84/473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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