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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 840.40 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 840.40 and 461.28 is: 636.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 840.40 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/840.40 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 840.40 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 387,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,661.71/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.65

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