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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.87, 955.53 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.87, 955.53 and 457.02 is: 630.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.87 : 955.53 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.87/955.53 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.87x = 955.53 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.87x = 436,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,696.32/692.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.28

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