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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 1,034.19 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 1,034.19 and 458.31 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 1,034.19 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/1,034.19 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 1,034.19 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 473,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,979.62/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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