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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 957.12 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 957.12 and 460.72 is: 636.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 957.12 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/957.12 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 957.12 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 440,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,964.33/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.06

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