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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 653.76 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 653.76 and 316.53 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 653.76 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/653.76 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 653.76 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 206,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,934.65/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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