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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 1,035.60 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 1,035.60 and 402.16 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 1,035.60 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/1,035.60 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 1,035.60 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 416,476.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,476.90/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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