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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 951.61 and 467.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 951.61 and 467.58 is: 645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 951.61 = 467.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/951.61 = 467.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 951.61 × 467.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 444,953.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,953.80/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.80

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