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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,035.60 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,035.60 and 459.18 is: 688.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,035.60 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,035.60 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,035.60 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 475,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,526.81/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.32

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