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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.86, 951.96 and 427.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.86, 951.96 and 427.92 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.86 : 951.96 = 427.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.86/951.96 = 427.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.86x = 951.96 × 427.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.86x = 407,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,362.72/689.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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