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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.23, 950.92 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.23, 950.92 and 409.56 is: 565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.23 : 950.92 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.23/950.92 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.23x = 950.92 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.23x = 389,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,458.80/689.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.06

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