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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.84, 654 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.84, 654 and 287.28 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.84 : 654 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.84/654 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.84x = 654 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.84x = 187,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,881.12/473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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