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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.32, 950.94 and 480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.32, 950.94 and 480.01 is: 662.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.32 : 950.94 = 480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.32/950.94 = 480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.32x = 950.94 × 480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.32x = 456,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,455.95/689.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.19

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