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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.99, 653.72 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.99, 653.72 and 308.07 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.99 : 653.72 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.99/653.72 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.99x = 653.72 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.99x = 201,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,389.98/473.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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