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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.72, 653.57 and 287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.72, 653.57 and 287.15 is: 396.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.72 : 653.57 = 287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.72/653.57 = 287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.72x = 653.57 × 287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.72x = 187,669.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,669.00/473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.16

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