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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 958.26 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 958.26 and 461.64 is: 636.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 958.26 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/958.26 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 958.26 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 442,371.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,371.15/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.58

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