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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 840.39 and 469.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 840.39 and 469.04 is: 647.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 840.39 = 469.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/840.39 = 469.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 840.39 × 469.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 394,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,176.53/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.07

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