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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 952.93 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 952.93 and 424.86 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 952.93 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/952.93 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 952.93 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 404,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,862.37/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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