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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 835.20 and 472.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 835.20 and 472.28 is: 652.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 835.20 = 472.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/835.20 = 472.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 835.20 × 472.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 394,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,448.10/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.08

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