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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.81, 953.43 and 442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.81, 953.43 and 442.12 is: 610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.81 : 953.43 = 442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.81/953.43 = 442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.81x = 953.43 × 442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.81x = 421,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,525.70/690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.19

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