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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 956.62 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 956.62 and 456.61 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 956.62 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/956.62 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 956.62 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 436,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,805.56/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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