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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.57, 928.53 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.57, 928.53 and 464.94 is: 697.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.57 : 928.53 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.57/928.53 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.57x = 928.53 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.57x = 431,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,710.74/618.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.92

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