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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.99, 1,035.18 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.99, 1,035.18 and 430.18 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.99 : 1,035.18 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.99/1,035.18 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.99x = 1,035.18 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.99x = 445,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,311.14/689.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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