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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.11, 950.81 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.11, 950.81 and 409.32 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.11 : 950.81 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.11/950.81 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.11x = 950.81 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.11x = 389,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,183.50/689.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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