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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.91, 653.91 and 341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.91, 653.91 and 341.37 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.91 : 653.91 = 341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.91/653.91 = 341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.91x = 653.91 × 341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.91x = 223,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,225.26/473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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