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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.81, 1,390.90 and 464.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.81, 1,390.90 and 464.46 is: 697.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.81 : 1,390.90 = 464.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.81/1,390.90 = 464.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.81x = 1,390.90 × 464.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.81x = 646,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,016.25/926.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.04

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