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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.55, 952.81 and 438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.55, 952.81 and 438.56 is: 605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.55 : 952.81 = 438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.55/952.81 = 438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.55x = 952.81 × 438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.55x = 417,864.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,864.35/690.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.12

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