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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 953.78 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 953.78 and 458.07 is: 631.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 953.78 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/953.78 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 953.78 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 436,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,895.71/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.95

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