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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 953.93 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 953.93 and 455.24 is: 628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 953.93 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/953.93 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 953.93 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 434,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,262.69/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.37

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