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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.18, 950.81 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.18, 950.81 and 468.18 is: 645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.18 : 950.81 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.18/950.81 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.18x = 950.81 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.18x = 445,147.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,147.88/689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.91

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