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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 950.73 and 468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 950.73 and 468.20 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 950.73 = 468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/950.73 = 468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 950.73 × 468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 445,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,131.79/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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