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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 840.59 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 840.59 and 468.69 is: 647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 840.59 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/840.59 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 840.59 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 393,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,976.13/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.10

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