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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.98, 1,035.84 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.98, 1,035.84 and 280.04 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.98 : 1,035.84 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.98/1,035.84 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.98x = 1,035.84 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.98x = 290,076.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,076.63/690.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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