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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.39, 951.44 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.39, 951.44 and 409.67 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.39 : 951.44 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.39/951.44 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.39x = 951.44 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.39x = 389,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,776.42/689.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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