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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 950.69 and 423.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 950.69 and 423.53 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 950.69 = 423.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/950.69 = 423.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 950.69 × 423.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 402,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,643.22/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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