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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.62, 956.89 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.62, 956.89 and 457.26 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.62 : 956.89 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.62/956.89 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.62x = 956.89 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.62x = 437,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,546.38/693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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