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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 953.55 and 425.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 953.55 and 425.43 is: 587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 953.55 = 425.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/953.55 = 425.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 953.55 × 425.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 405,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,668.78/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.13

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