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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.03, 952.19 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.03, 952.19 and 406.40 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.03 : 952.19 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.03/952.19 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.03x = 952.19 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.03x = 386,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,967.98/690.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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