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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.52, 927.87 and 463.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.52, 927.87 and 463.24 is: 697.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.52 : 927.87 = 463.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.52/927.87 = 463.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.52x = 927.87 × 463.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.52x = 429,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,826.50/616.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.18

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