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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.97, 654.08 and 287.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.97, 654.08 and 287.42 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.97 : 654.08 = 287.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.97/654.08 = 287.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.97x = 654.08 × 287.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.97x = 187,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,990.97/473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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