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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 952.62 and 428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 952.62 and 428.32 is: 591.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 952.62 = 428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/952.62 = 428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 952.62 × 428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 408,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,026.20/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.05

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