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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.41, 840.24 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.41, 840.24 and 469.90 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.41 : 840.24 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.41/840.24 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.41x = 840.24 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.41x = 394,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,828.78/608.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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