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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.62, 952.85 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.62, 952.85 and 480.56 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.62 : 952.85 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.62/952.85 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.62x = 952.85 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.62x = 457,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,898.03/690.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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