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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 653.52 and 318.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 653.52 and 318.16 is: 438.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 653.52 = 318.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/653.52 = 318.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 653.52 × 318.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 207,923.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,923.92/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.95

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