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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 1,036.50 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 1,036.50 and 279.89 is: 420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 1,036.50 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/1,036.50 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 1,036.50 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 290,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,103.64/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.16

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