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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.30, 952.47 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.30, 952.47 and 428.16 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.30 : 952.47 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.30/952.47 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.30x = 952.47 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.30x = 407,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,809.56/690.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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