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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.75, 1,033.39 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.75, 1,033.39 and 415.46 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.75 : 1,033.39 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.75/1,033.39 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.75x = 1,033.39 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.75x = 429,335.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,335.31/689.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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