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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.32, 953.16 and 425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.32, 953.16 and 425.13 is: 586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.32 : 953.16 = 425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.32/953.16 = 425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.32x = 953.16 × 425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.32x = 405,212.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,212.94/690.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.99

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