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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,035.68 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,035.68 and 431.02 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,035.68 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,035.68 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,035.68 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 446,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,398.79/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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