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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.18, 951.39 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.18, 951.39 and 468.14 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.18 : 951.39 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.18/951.39 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.18x = 951.39 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.18x = 445,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,383.71/689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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