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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 653.16 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 653.16 and 287.07 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 653.16 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/653.16 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 653.16 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 187,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,502.64/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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