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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 832.53 and 473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 832.53 and 473.02 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 832.53 = 473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/832.53 = 473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 832.53 × 473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 393,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,803.34/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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