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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.35, 952.74 and 428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.35, 952.74 and 428.36 is: 591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.35 : 952.74 = 428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.35/952.74 = 428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.35x = 952.74 × 428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.35x = 408,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,110.94/690.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.17

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