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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.25, 952.59 and 428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.25, 952.59 and 428.44 is: 591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.25 : 952.59 = 428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.25/952.59 = 428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.25x = 952.59 × 428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.25x = 408,127.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,127.66/690.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.28

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