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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.46, 952.50 and 428.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.46, 952.50 and 428.56 is: 591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.46 : 952.50 = 428.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.46/952.50 = 428.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.46x = 952.50 × 428.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.46x = 408,203.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,203.40/690.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.20

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