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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 953.70 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 953.70 and 442.02 is: 609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 953.70 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/953.70 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 953.70 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 421,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,554.47/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.94

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