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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.08, 950.87 and 468.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.08, 950.87 and 468.65 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.08 : 950.87 = 468.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.08/950.87 = 468.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.08x = 950.87 × 468.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.08x = 445,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,619.01/690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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