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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.70, 653.63 and 287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.70, 653.63 and 287.22 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.70 : 653.63 = 287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.70/653.63 = 287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.70x = 653.63 × 287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.70x = 187,734.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,734.17/473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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