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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.92 and 458.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.92 and 458.96 is: 633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.92 = 458.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.92 = 458.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.92 × 458.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 438,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,270.08/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.41

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