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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 953.70 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 953.70 and 470.36 is: 649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 953.70 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/953.70 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 953.70 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 448,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,582.33/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.48

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