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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.04 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.04 and 447.84 is: 617.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.04 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.04 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.04 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 292,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,457.43/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.31

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