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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.40, 955.04 and 459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.40, 955.04 and 459.52 is: 633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.40 : 955.04 = 459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.40/955.04 = 459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.40x = 955.04 × 459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.40x = 438,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,859.98/692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.82

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