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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 653.57 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 653.57 and 287.04 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 653.57 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/653.57 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 653.57 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 187,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,599.30/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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