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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.69, 952.69 and 480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.69, 952.69 and 480.90 is: 663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.69 : 952.69 = 480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.69/952.69 = 480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.69x = 952.69 × 480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.69x = 458,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,148.62/690.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.32

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