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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 836.04 and 473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 836.04 and 473.68 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 836.04 = 473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/836.04 = 473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 836.04 × 473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 396,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,015.43/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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