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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.84, 653.96 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.84, 653.96 and 318.64 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.84 : 653.96 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.84/653.96 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.84x = 653.96 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.84x = 208,377.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,377.81/473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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