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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.84, 927.45 and 463.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.84, 927.45 and 463.55 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.84 : 927.45 = 463.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.84/927.45 = 463.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.84x = 927.45 × 463.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.84x = 429,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,914.81/618.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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