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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.26, 951.06 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.26, 951.06 and 423.64 is: 584.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.26 : 951.06 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.26/951.06 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.26x = 951.06 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.26x = 402,907.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,907.06/689.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.55

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