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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.14, 951.38 and 427.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.14, 951.38 and 427.31 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.14 : 951.38 = 427.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.14/951.38 = 427.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.14x = 951.38 × 427.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.14x = 406,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,534.19/689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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