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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.22, 951.13 and 409.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.22, 951.13 and 409.47 is: 565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.22 : 951.13 = 409.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.22/951.13 = 409.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.22x = 951.13 × 409.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.22x = 389,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,455.80/689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.07

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