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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 652.86 and 394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 652.86 and 394.88 is: 544.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 652.86 = 394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/652.86 = 394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 652.86 × 394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 257,798.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,798.09/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.05

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