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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 1,034.02 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 1,034.02 and 416.28 is: 623.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 1,034.02 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/1,034.02 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 1,034.02 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 430,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,441.85/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.30

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