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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 950.67 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 950.67 and 409.14 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 950.67 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/950.67 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 950.67 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 388,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,957.12/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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