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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 841.08 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 841.08 and 469.56 is: 647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 841.08 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/841.08 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 841.08 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 394,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,937.52/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.78

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