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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.90, 952.88 and 425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.90, 952.88 and 425.04 is: 586.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.90 : 952.88 = 425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.90/952.88 = 425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.90x = 952.88 × 425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.90x = 405,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,012.12/690.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.21

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