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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.01, 956.23 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.01, 956.23 and 460 is: 634.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.01 : 956.23 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.01/956.23 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.01x = 956.23 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.01x = 439,865.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,865.80/693.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.72

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