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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.10, 950.58 and 426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.10, 950.58 and 426.96 is: 588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.10 : 950.58 = 426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.10/950.58 = 426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.10x = 950.58 × 426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.10x = 405,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,859.64/689.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.97

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