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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,034.82 and 279.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,034.82 and 279.36 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,034.82 = 279.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,034.82 = 279.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,034.82 × 279.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 289,087.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,087.32/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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