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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 840.33 and 484.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 840.33 and 484.74 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 840.33 = 484.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/840.33 = 484.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 840.33 × 484.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 407,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,341.56/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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