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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 951.66 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 951.66 and 456.84 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 951.66 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/951.66 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 951.66 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 434,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,756.35/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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