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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.71, 1,390.56 and 464.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.71, 1,390.56 and 464.57 is: 696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.71 : 1,390.56 = 464.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.71/1,390.56 = 464.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.71x = 1,390.56 × 464.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.71x = 646,005.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,005.51/927.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.35

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