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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 952.65 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 952.65 and 457.50 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 952.65 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/952.65 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 952.65 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 435,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,837.38/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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