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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 652.37 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 652.37 and 443.41 is: 610.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 652.37 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/652.37 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 652.37 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 289,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,263.53/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.92

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