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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.80, 955.06 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.80, 955.06 and 459.32 is: 634.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.80 : 955.06 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.80/955.06 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.80x = 955.06 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.80x = 438,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,678.16/691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.11

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