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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.03, 951.04 and 426.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.03, 951.04 and 426.90 is: 589.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.03 : 951.04 = 426.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.03/951.04 = 426.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.03x = 951.04 × 426.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.03x = 405,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,994.22/689.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.23

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