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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 908.40 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 908.40 and 468.24 is: 702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 908.40 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/908.40 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 908.40 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 425,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,349.22/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.94

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