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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 830.82 and 470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 830.82 and 470.06 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 830.82 = 470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/830.82 = 470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 830.82 × 470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 390,535.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,535.25/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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