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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.55, 925.53 and 462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.55, 925.53 and 462.26 is: 692.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.55 : 925.53 = 462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.55/925.53 = 462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.55x = 925.53 × 462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.55x = 427,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,835.50/617.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.79

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