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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 927.12 and 463.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 927.12 and 463.88 is: 696.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 927.12 = 463.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/927.12 = 463.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 927.12 × 463.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 430,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,072.43/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.09

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