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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.59, 653.66 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.59, 653.66 and 318.25 is: 439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.59 : 653.66 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.59/653.66 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.59x = 653.66 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.59x = 208,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,025.70/473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.25

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