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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.58, 840.94 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.58, 840.94 and 469.45 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.58 : 840.94 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.58/840.94 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.58x = 840.94 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.58x = 394,779.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,779.28/609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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