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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.67, 1,034.65 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.67, 1,034.65 and 458.88 is: 687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.67 : 1,034.65 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.67/1,034.65 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.67x = 1,034.65 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.67x = 474,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,780.19/690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.42

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