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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.61, 1,034.40 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.61, 1,034.40 and 417.04 is: 624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.61 : 1,034.40 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.61/1,034.40 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.61x = 1,034.40 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.61x = 431,386.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,386.18/690.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.65

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