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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.50, 952.99 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.50, 952.99 and 428.60 is: 591.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.50 : 952.99 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.50/952.99 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.50x = 952.99 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.50x = 408,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,451.51/690.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.53

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