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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 952.95 and 480.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 952.95 and 480.82 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 952.95 = 480.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/952.95 = 480.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 952.95 × 480.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 458,197.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,197.42/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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