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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.73, 951.87 and 427.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.73, 951.87 and 427.89 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.73 : 951.87 = 427.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.73/951.87 = 427.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.73x = 951.87 × 427.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.73x = 407,295.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,295.65/689.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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