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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 832.23 and 471.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 832.23 and 471.54 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 832.23 = 471.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/832.23 = 471.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 832.23 × 471.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 392,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,429.73/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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