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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.20, 950.52 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.20, 950.52 and 453.24 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.20 : 950.52 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.20/950.52 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.20x = 950.52 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.20x = 430,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,813.68/689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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