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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.10, 952.20 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.10, 952.20 and 427.96 is: 590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.10 : 952.20 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.10/952.20 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.10x = 952.20 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.10x = 407,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,503.51/690.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.50

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