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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 953.68 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 953.68 and 469.08 is: 647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 953.68 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/953.68 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 953.68 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 447,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,352.21/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.87

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