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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 952.74 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 952.74 and 428.34 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 952.74 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/952.74 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 952.74 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 408,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,096.65/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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