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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.39, 952.14 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.39, 952.14 and 467.96 is: 646.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.39 : 952.14 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.39/952.14 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.39x = 952.14 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.39x = 445,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,563.15/689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.31

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