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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 954.57 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 954.57 and 458.74 is: 633.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 954.57 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/954.57 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 954.57 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 437,899.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,899.44/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.22

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