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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.64, 951.96 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.64, 951.96 and 468.54 is: 646.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.64 : 951.96 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.64/951.96 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.64x = 951.96 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.64x = 446,031.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,031.34/689.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.76

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