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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.85, 653.87 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.85, 653.87 and 277.43 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.85 : 653.87 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.85/653.87 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.85x = 653.87 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.85x = 181,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,400.58/473.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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