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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 653.16 and 424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 653.16 and 424.41 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 653.16 = 424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/653.16 = 424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 653.16 × 424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 277,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,207.64/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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