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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.85, 958.48 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.85, 958.48 and 458.80 is: 632.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.85 : 958.48 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.85/958.48 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.85x = 958.48 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.85x = 439,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,750.68/694.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.87

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