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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 840.53 and 468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 840.53 and 468.66 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 840.53 = 468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/840.53 = 468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 840.53 × 468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 393,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,922.39/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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