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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 832.98 and 472.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 832.98 and 472.69 is: 651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 832.98 = 472.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/832.98 = 472.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 832.98 × 472.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 393,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,741.32/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.99

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