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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.48, 1,035.10 and 459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.48, 1,035.10 and 459.32 is: 688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.48 : 1,035.10 = 459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.48/1,035.10 = 459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.48x = 1,035.10 × 459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.48x = 475,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,442.13/690.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.57

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