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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 951.54 and 480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 951.54 and 480.80 is: 662.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 951.54 = 480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/951.54 = 480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 951.54 × 480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 457,500.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,500.43/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.74

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