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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 953.19 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 953.19 and 457.98 is: 631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 953.19 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/953.19 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 953.19 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 436,541.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,541.96/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.52

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