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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 654.21 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 654.21 and 287.50 is: 396.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 654.21 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/654.21 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 654.21 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 188,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,085.38/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.82

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