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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.23, 740.03 and 473.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.23, 740.03 and 473.67 is: 654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.23 : 740.03 = 473.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.23/740.03 = 473.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.23x = 740.03 × 473.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.23x = 350,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,527.64/535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.91

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