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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.24, 952.58 and 428.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.24, 952.58 and 428.10 is: 590.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.24 : 952.58 = 428.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.24/952.58 = 428.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.24x = 952.58 × 428.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.24x = 407,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,799.50/690.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.81

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