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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 953.34 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 953.34 and 428.96 is: 591.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 953.34 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/953.34 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 953.34 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 408,944.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,944.73/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.73

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