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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.03, 952.52 and 457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.03, 952.52 and 457.71 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.03 : 952.52 = 457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.03/952.52 = 457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.03x = 952.52 × 457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.03x = 435,975.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,975.64/690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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