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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.36, 952.86 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.36, 952.86 and 428.22 is: 591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.36 : 952.86 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.36/952.86 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.36x = 952.86 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.36x = 408,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,033.71/690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.04

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