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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.59, 953.10 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.59, 953.10 and 469.61 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.59 : 953.10 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.59/953.10 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.59x = 953.10 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.59x = 447,586.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,586.08/690.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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