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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.56 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.56 and 349.16 is: 481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.56 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.56 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.56 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 228,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,192.87/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.66

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