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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.58, 840.11 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.58, 840.11 and 468.65 is: 646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.58 : 840.11 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.58/840.11 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.58x = 840.11 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.58x = 393,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,711.01/608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.93

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