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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.63, 951.71 and 423.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.63, 951.71 and 423.99 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.63 : 951.71 = 423.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.63/951.71 = 423.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.63x = 951.71 × 423.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.63x = 403,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,516.58/689.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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