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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.65, 653.68 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.65, 653.68 and 263.86 is: 364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.65 : 653.68 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.65/653.68 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.65x = 653.68 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.65x = 172,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,478.70/473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.15

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