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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 952.74 and 457.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 952.74 and 457.64 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 952.74 = 457.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/952.74 = 457.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 952.74 × 457.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 436,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,011.93/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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