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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.80, 957.60 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.80, 957.60 and 457.79 is: 631.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.80 : 957.60 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.80/957.60 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.80x = 957.60 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.80x = 438,377.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,377.31/693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.85

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