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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.36, 1,386.66 and 462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.36, 1,386.66 and 462.27 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.36 : 1,386.66 = 462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.36/1,386.66 = 462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.36x = 1,386.66 × 462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.36x = 641,011.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,011.32/924.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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