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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.08, 955.02 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.08, 955.02 and 458.80 is: 633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.08 : 955.02 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.08/955.02 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.08x = 955.02 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.08x = 438,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,163.18/692.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.11

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