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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.69, 653.46 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.69, 653.46 and 316.42 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.69 : 653.46 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.69/653.46 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.69x = 653.46 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.69x = 206,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,767.81/473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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