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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.33, 950.90 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.33, 950.90 and 409.07 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.33 : 950.90 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.33/950.90 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.33x = 950.90 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.33x = 388,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,984.66/689.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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