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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.68 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.68 and 457.28 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.68 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.68 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.68 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 435,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,641.51/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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