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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.76, 953.37 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.76, 953.37 and 442.02 is: 610.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.76 : 953.37 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.76/953.37 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.76x = 953.37 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.76x = 421,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,408.61/690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.07

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