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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.51, 840.14 and 468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.51, 840.14 and 468.37 is: 646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.51 : 840.14 = 468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.51/840.14 = 468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.51x = 840.14 × 468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.51x = 393,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,492.17/608.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.65

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