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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.24, 828.90 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.24, 828.90 and 470.04 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.24 : 828.90 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.24/828.90 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.24x = 828.90 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.24x = 389,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,616.16/601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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