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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.84, 952.26 and 480.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.84, 952.26 and 480.32 is: 663.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.84 : 952.26 = 480.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.84/952.26 = 480.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.84x = 952.26 × 480.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.84x = 457,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,389.52/689.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.04

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