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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 926.51 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 926.51 and 462.92 is: 693.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 926.51 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/926.51 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 926.51 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 428,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,900.01/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.78

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