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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.67, 832.24 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.67, 832.24 and 470.50 is: 648.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.67 : 832.24 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.67/832.24 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.67x = 832.24 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.67x = 391,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,568.92/603.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.65

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