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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.55, 927.03 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.55, 927.03 and 463.26 is: 694.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.55 : 927.03 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.55/927.03 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.55x = 927.03 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.55x = 429,455.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,455.92/618.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.29

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