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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.95, 653.36 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.95, 653.36 and 333.65 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.95 : 653.36 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.95/653.36 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.95x = 653.36 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.95x = 217,993.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,993.56/473.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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