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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.90, 951.72 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.90, 951.72 and 454.26 is: 626.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.90 : 951.72 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.90/951.72 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.90x = 951.72 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.90x = 432,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,328.33/689.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.65

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