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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 924.54 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 924.54 and 463.28 is: 693.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 924.54 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/924.54 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 924.54 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 428,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,316.27/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.99

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