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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 838.67 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 838.67 and 468 is: 645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 838.67 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/838.67 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 838.67 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 392,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,495.22/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.41

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