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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.68, 653.87 and 308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.68, 653.87 and 308.04 is: 425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.68 : 653.87 = 308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.68/653.87 = 308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.68x = 653.87 × 308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.68x = 201,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418.11/473.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.22

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