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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 1,035.78 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 1,035.78 and 463.96 is: 695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 1,035.78 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/1,035.78 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 1,035.78 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 480,560.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,560.49/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.94

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