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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.71, 953.27 and 428.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.71, 953.27 and 428.73 is: 591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.71 : 953.27 = 428.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.71/953.27 = 428.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.71x = 953.27 × 428.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.71x = 408,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,693.30/690.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.70

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