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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.03, 953.67 and 429.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.03, 953.67 and 429.10 is: 592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 953.67 = 429.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/953.67 = 429.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 953.67 × 429.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 409,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,219.02/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.19

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