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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 955.20 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 955.20 and 459 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 955.20 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/955.20 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 955.20 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 438,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,436.80/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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