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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 924.27 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 924.27 and 462.48 is: 694.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 924.27 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/924.27 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 924.27 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 427,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,458.70/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.92

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