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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.49, 952.46 and 441.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.49, 952.46 and 441.72 is: 609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.49 : 952.46 = 441.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.49/952.46 = 441.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.49x = 952.46 × 441.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.49x = 420,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,718.42/690.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.31

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