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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.53, 652.90 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.53, 652.90 and 307.68 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.53 : 652.90 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.53/652.90 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.53x = 652.90 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.53x = 200,884.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,884.27/473.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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