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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 930.64 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 930.64 and 467.40 is: 699.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 930.64 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/930.64 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 930.64 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 434,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,981.14/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.48

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