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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 831.72 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 831.72 and 471.88 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 831.72 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/831.72 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 831.72 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 392,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,472.03/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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