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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.74, 952.72 and 469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.74, 952.72 and 469.31 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.74 : 952.72 = 469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.74/952.72 = 469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.74x = 952.72 × 469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.74x = 447,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,121.02/690.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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