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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,034.64 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,034.64 and 397.84 is: 596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,034.64 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,034.64 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,034.64 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 411,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,621.18/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.14

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