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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 929.70 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 929.70 and 465.86 is: 696.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 929.70 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/929.70 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 929.70 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 433,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,105.39/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.71

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