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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.30, 956.33 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.30, 956.33 and 457.26 is: 630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.30 : 956.33 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.30/956.33 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.30x = 956.33 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.30x = 437,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,289.17/693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.74

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