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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.28, 952.98 and 457.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.28, 952.98 and 457.72 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.28 : 952.98 = 457.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.28/952.98 = 457.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.28x = 952.98 × 457.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.28x = 436,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,198.01/690.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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