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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.97, 951.90 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.97, 951.90 and 454.05 is: 626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.97 : 951.90 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.97/951.90 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.97x = 951.90 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.97x = 432,210.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,210.20/689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.42

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