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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.67, 653.67 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.67, 653.67 and 287.10 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.67 : 653.67 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.67/653.67 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.67x = 653.67 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.67x = 187,668.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,668.66/473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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