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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.89, 652.71 and 436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.89, 652.71 and 436.99 is: 601.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.89 : 652.71 = 436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.89/652.71 = 436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.89x = 652.71 × 436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.89x = 285,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,227.74/473.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.89

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