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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 832.20 and 472.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 832.20 and 472.62 is: 652.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 832.20 = 472.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/832.20 = 472.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 832.20 × 472.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 393,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,314.36/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.24

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