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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,034.35 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,034.35 and 416.42 is: 623.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,034.35 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,034.35 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,034.35 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 430,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,724.03/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.80

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