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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.65, 1,033.54 and 481.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.65, 1,033.54 and 481.40 is: 720.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.65 : 1,033.54 = 481.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.65/1,033.54 = 481.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.65x = 1,033.54 × 481.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.65x = 497,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,546.16/690.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.40

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