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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 1,035.48 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 1,035.48 and 279.54 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 1,035.48 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/1,035.48 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 1,035.48 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 289,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,458.08/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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