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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.94, 953.22 and 428.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.94, 953.22 and 428.86 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.94 : 953.22 = 428.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.94/953.22 = 428.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.94x = 953.22 × 428.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.94x = 408,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,797.93/690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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