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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,036.52 and 431.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,036.52 and 431.06 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,036.52 = 431.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,036.52 = 431.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,036.52 × 431.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 446,794.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,794.97/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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