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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.56, 957 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.56, 957 and 460 is: 635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.56 : 957 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.56/957 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.56x = 957 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.56x = 440,220
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,220/692.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.64

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