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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.91, 831.60 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.91, 831.60 and 471.69 is: 650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.91 : 831.60 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.91/831.60 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.91x = 831.60 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.91x = 392,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,257.40/602.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.61

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