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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.26, 840.85 and 469.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.26, 840.85 and 469.26 is: 647.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.26 : 840.85 = 469.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.26/840.85 = 469.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.26x = 840.85 × 469.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.26x = 394,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,576.10/609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.64

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