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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.94, 952.47 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.94, 952.47 and 410.40 is: 566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.94 : 952.47 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.94/952.47 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.94x = 952.47 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.94x = 390,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,893.69/689.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.56

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