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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.44, 955.54 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.44, 955.54 and 456.50 is: 629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.44 : 955.54 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.44/955.54 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.44x = 955.54 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.44x = 436,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,204.01/692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.95

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