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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.67, 950.67 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.67, 950.67 and 468.54 is: 645.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.67 : 950.67 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.67/950.67 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.67x = 950.67 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.67x = 445,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,426.92/689.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.86

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