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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 955.94 and 456.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 955.94 and 456.77 is: 630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 955.94 = 456.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/955.94 = 456.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 955.94 × 456.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 436,644.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,644.82/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.37

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