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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.14, 832.08 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.14, 832.08 and 472.46 is: 651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.14 : 832.08 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.14/832.08 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.14x = 832.08 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.14x = 393,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,124.52/603.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.80

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