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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.12, 951.84 and 428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.12, 951.84 and 428.04 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.12 : 951.84 = 428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.12/951.84 = 428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.12x = 951.84 × 428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.12x = 407,425.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,425.59/690.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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