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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.62, 653.56 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.62, 653.56 and 308.15 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.62 : 653.56 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.62/653.56 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.62x = 653.56 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.62x = 201,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,394.51/473.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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