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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 840.14 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 840.14 and 461.12 is: 636.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 840.14 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/840.14 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 840.14 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 387,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,398.85/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.41

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