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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.01, 951.96 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.01, 951.96 and 457 is: 630.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.01 : 951.96 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.01/951.96 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.01x = 951.96 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.01x = 435,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,045.72/690.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.49

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