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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.52, 952.03 and 479.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.52, 952.03 and 479.34 is: 661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.52 : 952.03 = 479.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.52/952.03 = 479.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.52x = 952.03 × 479.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.52x = 456,346.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,346.06/689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.83

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