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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 954.96 and 455.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 954.96 and 455.76 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 954.96 = 455.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/954.96 = 455.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 954.96 × 455.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 435,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,232.57/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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