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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 1,035.96 and 430.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 1,035.96 and 430.68 is: 646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 1,035.96 = 430.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/1,035.96 = 430.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 1,035.96 × 430.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 446,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,169.52/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.34

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