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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.97, 954 and 458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.97, 954 and 458.23 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.97 : 954 = 458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.97/954 = 458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.97x = 954 × 458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.97x = 437,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,151.42/690.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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