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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 957.33 and 457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 957.33 and 457.59 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 957.33 = 457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/957.33 = 457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 957.33 × 457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 438,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,063.49/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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