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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.73, 653.11 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.73, 653.11 and 439.31 is: 605.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.73 : 653.11 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.73/653.11 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.73x = 653.11 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.73x = 286,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,913.39/473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.65

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