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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 653.62 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 653.62 and 271.77 is: 375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 653.62 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/653.62 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 653.62 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 177,632.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,632.95/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.00

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