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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 908.18 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 908.18 and 468.11 is: 702.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 908.18 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/908.18 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 908.18 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 425,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,128.14/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.38

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