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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.38, 952.56 and 469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.38, 952.56 and 469.89 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.38 : 952.56 = 469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.38/952.56 = 469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.38x = 952.56 × 469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.38x = 447,598.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,598.42/691.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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