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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 958.16 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 958.16 and 461.28 is: 636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 958.16 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/958.16 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 958.16 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 441,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,980.04/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.93

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