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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.76, 653.70 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.76, 653.70 and 287.18 is: 396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.76 : 653.70 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.76/653.70 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.76x = 653.70 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.76x = 187,729.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,729.83/473.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.26

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