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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 840.23 and 468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 840.23 and 468.73 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 840.23 = 468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/840.23 = 468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 840.23 × 468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 393,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,841.47/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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