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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 953.70 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 953.70 and 457.22 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 953.70 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/953.70 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 953.70 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 436,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,050.71/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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