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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 957.15 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 957.15 and 459.72 is: 634.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 957.15 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/957.15 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 957.15 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 440,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,021.00/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.95

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