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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 953.16 and 428.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 953.16 and 428.78 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 953.16 = 428.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/953.16 = 428.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 953.16 × 428.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 408,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,695.94/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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