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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 955.48 and 456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 955.48 and 456.20 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 955.48 = 456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/955.48 = 456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 955.48 × 456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 435,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,889.98/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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