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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 653.20 and 286.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 653.20 and 286.90 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 653.20 = 286.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/653.20 = 286.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 653.20 × 286.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 187,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,403.08/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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