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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 951.80 and 409.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 951.80 and 409.91 is: 565.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 951.80 = 409.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/951.80 = 409.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 951.80 × 409.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 390,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,145.53/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.74

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