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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 954.24 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 954.24 and 455.72 is: 628.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 954.24 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/954.24 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 954.24 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 434,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,866.25/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.64

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