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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,034.10 and 471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,034.10 and 471.69 is: 706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,034.10 = 471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,034.10 = 471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,034.10 × 471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 487,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,774.63/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.24

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