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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 832.87 and 472.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 832.87 and 472.97 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 832.87 = 472.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/832.87 = 472.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 832.87 × 472.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 393,922.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,922.52/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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