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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.32, 958.20 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.32, 958.20 and 461.28 is: 636.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.32 : 958.20 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.32/958.20 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.32x = 958.20 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.32x = 441,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,998.50/694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.59

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