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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 950.84 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 950.84 and 456.56 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 950.84 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/950.84 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 950.84 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 434,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,115.51/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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