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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.89, 958.59 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.89, 958.59 and 462.06 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.89 : 958.59 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.89/958.59 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.89x = 958.59 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.89x = 442,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,926.10/694.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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