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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.81, 653.68 and 287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.81, 653.68 and 287.16 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.81 : 653.68 = 287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.81/653.68 = 287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.81x = 653.68 × 287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.81x = 187,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,710.03/473.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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