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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 951.54 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 951.54 and 468.38 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 951.54 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/951.54 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 951.54 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 445,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,682.31/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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