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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.13, 950.57 and 409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.13, 950.57 and 409.17 is: 564.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.13 : 950.57 = 409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.13/950.57 = 409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.13x = 950.57 × 409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.13x = 388,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,942.68/689.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.40

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