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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 952.45 and 424.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 952.45 and 424.76 is: 586.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 952.45 = 424.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/952.45 = 424.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 952.45 × 424.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 404,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,562.66/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.03

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