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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.35, 839.92 and 468.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.35, 839.92 and 468.21 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.35 : 839.92 = 468.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.35/839.92 = 468.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.35x = 839.92 × 468.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.35x = 393,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,258.94/608.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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