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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.05, 1,390.33 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.05, 1,390.33 and 464.49 is: 696.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.05 : 1,390.33 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.05/1,390.33 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.05x = 1,390.33 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.05x = 645,793.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,793.22/927.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.61

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