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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.44, 951.52 and 479.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.44, 951.52 and 479.49 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.44 : 951.52 = 479.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.44/951.52 = 479.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.44x = 951.52 × 479.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.44x = 456,244.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,244.32/689.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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