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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.85, 953.09 and 457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.85, 953.09 and 457.57 is: 631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.85 : 953.09 = 457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.85/953.09 = 457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.85x = 953.09 × 457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.85x = 436,103.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,103.10/690.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.26

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