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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 953.15 and 425.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 953.15 and 425.07 is: 586.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 953.15 = 425.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/953.15 = 425.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 953.15 × 425.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 405,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,153.35/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.62

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