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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.02, 952.31 and 480.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.02, 952.31 and 480.14 is: 662.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.02 : 952.31 = 480.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.02/952.31 = 480.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.02x = 952.31 × 480.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.02x = 457,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,242.12/690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.65

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