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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.84, 955.83 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.84, 955.83 and 457.11 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.84 : 955.83 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.84/955.83 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.84x = 955.83 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.84x = 436,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,921.17/692.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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