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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 954.62 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 954.62 and 455.74 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 954.62 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/954.62 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 954.62 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 435,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,053.75/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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