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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.57, 950.12 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.57, 950.12 and 468.14 is: 645.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.57 : 950.12 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.57/950.12 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.57x = 950.12 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.57x = 444,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,785.33/689.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.02

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