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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.78, 957.81 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.78, 957.81 and 461.22 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.78 : 957.81 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.78/957.81 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.78x = 957.81 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.78x = 441,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,761.13/693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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