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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.64, 1,388.52 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.64, 1,388.52 and 463.28 is: 694.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.64 : 1,388.52 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.64/1,388.52 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.64x = 1,388.52 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.64x = 643,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,273.55/925.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.95

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