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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 923.40 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 923.40 and 463.40 is: 693.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 923.40 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/923.40 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 923.40 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 427,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,903.56/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.79

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