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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 953.37 and 429.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 953.37 and 429.30 is: 592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 953.37 = 429.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/953.37 = 429.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 953.37 × 429.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 409,281.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,281.74/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.36

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