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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 828.48 and 470.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 828.48 and 470.92 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 828.48 = 470.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/828.48 = 470.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 828.48 × 470.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 390,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,147.80/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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