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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 840.33 and 451.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 840.33 and 451.29 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 840.33 = 451.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/840.33 = 451.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 840.33 × 451.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 379,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,232.53/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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