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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.67, 1,034.72 and 430.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.67, 1,034.72 and 430.53 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.67 : 1,034.72 = 430.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.67/1,034.72 = 430.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.67x = 1,034.72 × 430.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.67x = 445,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,478.00/690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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