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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 953.55 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 953.55 and 429.12 is: 592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 953.55 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/953.55 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 953.55 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 409,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,187.38/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.20

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