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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.76, 927.33 and 463.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.76, 927.33 and 463.47 is: 694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.76 : 927.33 = 463.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.76/927.33 = 463.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.76x = 927.33 × 463.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.76x = 429,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,785.00/618.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.59

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