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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.64, 653.63 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.64, 653.63 and 277.14 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.64 : 653.63 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.64/653.63 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.64x = 653.63 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.64x = 181,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,147.02/473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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