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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 957.44 and 458.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 957.44 and 458.45 is: 631.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 957.44 = 458.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/957.44 = 458.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 957.44 × 458.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 438,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,934.73/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.64

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