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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.58, 952.95 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.58, 952.95 and 428.50 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.58 : 952.95 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.58/952.95 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.58x = 952.95 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.58x = 408,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,339.08/690.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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