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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.39, 956.43 and 460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.39, 956.43 and 460.52 is: 635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.39 : 956.43 = 460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.39/956.43 = 460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.39x = 956.43 × 460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.39x = 440,455.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,455.14/693.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.22

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