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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.49, 653.31 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.49, 653.31 and 287.01 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.49 : 653.31 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.49/653.31 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.49x = 653.31 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.49x = 187,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,506.50/473.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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