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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 908.55 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 908.55 and 468.30 is: 703.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 908.55 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/908.55 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 908.55 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 425,473.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,473.97/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.15

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