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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.34, 957.88 and 457.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.34, 957.88 and 457.99 is: 631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.34 : 957.88 = 457.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.34/957.88 = 457.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.34x = 957.88 × 457.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.34x = 438,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,698.21/694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.82

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