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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.99, 953.67 and 425.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.99, 953.67 and 425.58 is: 587.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.99 : 953.67 = 425.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.99/953.67 = 425.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.99x = 953.67 × 425.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.99x = 405,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,862.88/690.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.36

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