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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 653.67 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 653.67 and 308.34 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 653.67 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/653.67 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 653.67 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 201,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,552.61/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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