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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.18, 1,035.78 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.18, 1,035.78 and 430.56 is: 646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.18 : 1,035.78 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.18/1,035.78 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.18x = 1,035.78 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.18x = 445,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,958.11/690.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.15

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