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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.98, 654.32 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.98, 654.32 and 316.70 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.98 : 654.32 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.98/654.32 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.98x = 654.32 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.98x = 207,223.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,223.14/473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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