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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.17, 1,035.10 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.17, 1,035.10 and 442.63 is: 663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.17 : 1,035.10 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.17/1,035.10 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.17x = 1,035.10 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.17x = 458,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,162.62/690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.84

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