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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.40, 953.28 and 624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.40, 953.28 and 624.64 is: 862.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.40 : 953.28 = 624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.40/953.28 = 624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.40x = 953.28 × 624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.40x = 595,456.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,456.82/690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.48

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