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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.65, 1,390.47 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.65, 1,390.47 and 464.31 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.65 : 1,390.47 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.65/1,390.47 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.65x = 1,390.47 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.65x = 645,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,615.21/927.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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