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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 926.58 and 462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 926.58 and 462.97 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 926.58 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/926.58 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 926.58 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 428,975.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,975.27/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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