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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 955.98 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 955.98 and 457.02 is: 630.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 955.98 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/955.98 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 955.98 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 436,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,901.98/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.40

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