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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.67, 830.86 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.67, 830.86 and 469.50 is: 647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.67 : 830.86 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.67/830.86 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.67x = 830.86 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.67x = 390,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,084.48/602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.26

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