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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.58, 841.49 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.58, 841.49 and 469.65 is: 648.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.58 : 841.49 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.58/841.49 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.58x = 841.49 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.58x = 395,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,205.78/609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.32

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