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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 952.72 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 952.72 and 454.20 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 952.72 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/952.72 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 952.72 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 432,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,725.42/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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