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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 952.73 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 952.73 and 457.41 is: 631.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 952.73 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/952.73 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 952.73 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 435,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,788.23/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.38

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