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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 956.70 and 460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 956.70 and 460.28 is: 635.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 956.70 = 460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/956.70 = 460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 956.70 × 460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 440,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,349.88/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.35

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