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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.79, 926.70 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.79, 926.70 and 464.54 is: 696.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.79 : 926.70 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.79/926.70 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.79x = 926.70 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.79x = 430,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,489.22/617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.82

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