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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.60, 952.74 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.60, 952.74 and 457.32 is: 630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.60 : 952.74 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.60/952.74 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.60x = 952.74 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.60x = 435,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,707.06/690.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.91

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