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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.32 and 481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.32 and 481 is: 663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.32 = 481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.32 = 481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.32 × 481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 458,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,065.92/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.56

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