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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.76, 952.02 and 424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.76, 952.02 and 424.43 is: 585.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.76 : 952.02 = 424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.76/952.02 = 424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.76x = 952.02 × 424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.76x = 404,062.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,062.41/689.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.80

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