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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.14 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.14 and 316.42 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.14 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.14 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.14 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 206,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,665.32/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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