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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 958.38 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 958.38 and 461 is: 637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 958.38 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/958.38 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 958.38 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 441,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,813.18/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.02

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