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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.40, 925.14 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.40, 925.14 and 463.08 is: 693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.40 : 925.14 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.40/925.14 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.40x = 925.14 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.40x = 428,413.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,413.83/617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.90

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