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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.79, 951.90 and 410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.79, 951.90 and 410.16 is: 566.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.79 : 951.90 = 410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.79/951.90 = 410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.79x = 951.90 × 410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.79x = 390,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,431.30/689.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.01

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