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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.54, 926.33 and 464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.54, 926.33 and 464.29 is: 696.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.54 : 926.33 = 464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.54/926.33 = 464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.54x = 926.33 × 464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.54x = 430,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,081.12/617.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.45

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