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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.07, 952.38 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.07, 952.38 and 428.12 is: 590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.07 : 952.38 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.07/952.38 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.07x = 952.38 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.07x = 407,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,735.31/690.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.86

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