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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 834.89 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 834.89 and 471.69 is: 651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 834.89 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/834.89 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 834.89 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 393,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,809.26/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.22

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