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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.63, 653.35 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.63, 653.35 and 333.69 is: 460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.63 : 653.35 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.63/653.35 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.63x = 653.35 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.63x = 218,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,016.36/473.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.31

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