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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.61, 653.33 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.61, 653.33 and 322.14 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.61 : 653.33 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.61/653.33 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.61x = 653.33 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.61x = 210,462.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,462.92/473.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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