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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.16, 952.04 and 428.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.16, 952.04 and 428.12 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.16 : 952.04 = 428.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.16/952.04 = 428.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.16x = 952.04 × 428.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.16x = 407,587.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,587.36/690.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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