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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.43, 952.82 and 410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.43, 952.82 and 410.71 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.43 : 952.82 = 410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.43/952.82 = 410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.43x = 952.82 × 410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.43x = 391,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,332.70/690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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