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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.87, 653.94 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.87, 653.94 and 287.31 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.87 : 653.94 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.87/653.94 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.87x = 653.94 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.87x = 187,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,883.50/473.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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