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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 952.78 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 952.78 and 470.16 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 952.78 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/952.78 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 952.78 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 447,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,959.04/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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