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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.83, 653.85 and 263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.83, 653.85 and 263.98 is: 364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.83 : 653.85 = 263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.83/653.85 = 263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.83x = 653.85 × 263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.83x = 172,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,603.32/473.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.27

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