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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.14, 951.04 and 409.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.14, 951.04 and 409.55 is: 565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.14 : 951.04 = 409.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.14/951.04 = 409.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.14x = 951.04 × 409.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.14x = 389,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,494.19/689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.19

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