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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 957.23 and 457.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 957.23 and 457.51 is: 631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 957.23 = 457.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/957.23 = 457.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 957.23 × 457.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 437,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,943.44/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.17

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