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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 952.80 and 424.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 952.80 and 424.82 is: 586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 952.80 = 424.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/952.80 = 424.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 952.80 × 424.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 404,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,763.73/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.35

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