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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 652.89 and 362.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 652.89 and 362.98 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 652.89 = 362.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/652.89 = 362.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 652.89 × 362.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 236,986.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,986.01/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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