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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 839.01 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 839.01 and 468.04 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 839.01 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/839.01 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 839.01 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 392,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,690.24/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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