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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 830.70 and 471.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 830.70 and 471.46 is: 650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 830.70 = 471.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/830.70 = 471.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 830.70 × 471.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 391,641.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,641.82/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.42

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