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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.01, 1,035.30 and 458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.01, 1,035.30 and 458.98 is: 688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.01 : 1,035.30 = 458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.01/1,035.30 = 458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.01x = 1,035.30 × 458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.01x = 475,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,181.99/690.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.66

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