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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.46, 1,032.59 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.46, 1,032.59 and 414.95 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.46 : 1,032.59 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.46/1,032.59 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.46x = 1,032.59 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.46x = 428,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,473.22/689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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