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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.66, 653.78 and 316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.66, 653.78 and 316.52 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.66 : 653.78 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.66/653.78 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.66x = 653.78 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.66x = 206,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,929.59/473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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