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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 952.41 and 424.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 952.41 and 424.49 is: 585.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 952.41 = 424.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/952.41 = 424.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 952.41 × 424.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 404,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,286.40/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.81

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