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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 923.94 and 462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 923.94 and 462.65 is: 693.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 923.94 = 462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/923.94 = 462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 923.94 × 462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 427,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,456.22/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.46

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