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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.78, 653.96 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.78, 653.96 and 287.16 is: 396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.78 : 653.96 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.78/653.96 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.78x = 653.96 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.78x = 187,791.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,791.15/473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.37

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