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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.75, 653.73 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.75, 653.73 and 349.48 is: 482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.75 : 653.73 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.75/653.73 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.75x = 653.73 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.75x = 228,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,465.81/473.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.25

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