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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 952.56 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 952.56 and 453.71 is: 626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 952.56 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/952.56 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 952.56 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 432,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,186.00/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.19

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