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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 906.96 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 906.96 and 468.60 is: 701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 906.96 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/906.96 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 906.96 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 425,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,001.46/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.46

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