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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.76, 927.90 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.76, 927.90 and 466.40 is: 698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.76 : 927.90 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.76/927.90 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.76x = 927.90 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.76x = 432,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,772.56/619.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.29

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