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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.54, 955.74 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.54, 955.74 and 459.26 is: 633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.54 : 955.74 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.54/955.74 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.54x = 955.74 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.54x = 438,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,933.15/692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.80

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