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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.42, 830.89 and 471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.42, 830.89 and 471.20 is: 649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.42 : 830.89 = 471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.42/830.89 = 471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.42x = 830.89 × 471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.42x = 391,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,511.80/602.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.90

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