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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 953.66 and 425.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 953.66 and 425.70 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 953.66 = 425.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/953.66 = 425.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 953.66 × 425.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 405,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,971.73/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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