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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.52, 953.13 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.52, 953.13 and 425.04 is: 586.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.52 : 953.13 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.52/953.13 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.52x = 953.13 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.52x = 405,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,118.38/690.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.69

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