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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 654.08 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 654.08 and 363.02 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 654.08 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/654.08 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 654.08 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 237,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,439.04/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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