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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.32, 956.30 and 457.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.32, 956.30 and 457.29 is: 630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.32 : 956.30 = 457.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.32/956.30 = 457.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.32x = 956.30 × 457.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.32x = 437,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,304.14/693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.74

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