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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 840.33 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 840.33 and 462.03 is: 637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 840.33 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/840.33 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 840.33 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 388,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,257.67/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.82

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