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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 952.65 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 952.65 and 428.50 is: 591.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 952.65 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/952.65 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 952.65 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 408,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,210.53/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.25

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