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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.23, 951.42 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.23, 951.42 and 468.80 is: 646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.23 : 951.42 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.23/951.42 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.23x = 951.42 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.23x = 446,026.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,026.26/690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.20

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