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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.76, 952.86 and 454.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.76, 952.86 and 454.72 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.76 : 952.86 = 454.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.76/952.86 = 454.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.76x = 952.86 × 454.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.76x = 433,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,284.50/690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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