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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.68, 952.08 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.68, 952.08 and 468.64 is: 646.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.68 : 952.08 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.68/952.08 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.68x = 952.08 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.68x = 446,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,182.77/689.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.94

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