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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 953.43 and 457.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 953.43 and 457.91 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 953.43 = 457.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/953.43 = 457.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 953.43 × 457.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 436,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,580.36/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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