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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 832.88 and 472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 832.88 and 472.94 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 832.88 = 472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/832.88 = 472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 832.88 × 472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 393,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,902.41/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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