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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,389.90 and 464.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,389.90 and 464.82 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,389.90 = 464.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,389.90 = 464.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,389.90 × 464.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 646,053.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,053.32/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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