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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.92, 951.96 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.92, 951.96 and 437.94 is: 604.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.92 : 951.96 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.92/951.96 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.92x = 951.96 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.92x = 416,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,901.36/689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.27

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