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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 951.96 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 951.96 and 428.08 is: 590.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 951.96 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/951.96 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 951.96 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 407,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,515.04/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.46

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