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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 955.77 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 955.77 and 458.72 is: 633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 955.77 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/955.77 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 955.77 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 438,430.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,430.81/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.57

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