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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 957.48 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 957.48 and 461 is: 635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 957.48 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/957.48 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 957.48 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 441,398.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,398.28/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.76

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