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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 955.40 and 459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 955.40 and 459.92 is: 634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 955.40 = 459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/955.40 = 459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 955.40 × 459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 439,407.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,407.57/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.18

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