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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.63, 953.93 and 489.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.63, 953.93 and 489.66 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.63 : 953.93 = 489.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.63/953.93 = 489.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.63x = 953.93 × 489.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.63x = 467,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,101.36/691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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