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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.77, 954.20 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.77, 954.20 and 455.73 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.77 : 954.20 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.77/954.20 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.77x = 954.20 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.77x = 434,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,850.52/691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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