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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.29, 841.23 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.29, 841.23 and 469.16 is: 647.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.29 : 841.23 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.29/841.23 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.29x = 841.23 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.29x = 394,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,669.12/609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.75

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