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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.90, 1,390.64 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.90, 1,390.64 and 466.20 is: 698.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.90 : 1,390.64 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.90/1,390.64 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.90x = 1,390.64 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.90x = 648,314.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,314.04/927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.69

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