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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.92, 653.83 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.92, 653.83 and 349.88 is: 482.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.92 : 653.83 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.92/653.83 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.92x = 653.83 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.92x = 228,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,762.04/473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.70

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