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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.40, 950.72 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.40, 950.72 and 453.51 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.40 : 950.72 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.40/950.72 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.40x = 950.72 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.40x = 431,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,158.76/689.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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