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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.17, 957.72 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.17, 957.72 and 458.24 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.17 : 957.72 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.17/957.72 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.17x = 957.72 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.17x = 438,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,865.61/694.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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