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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.19, 953.94 and 429.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.19, 953.94 and 429.29 is: 592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.19 : 953.94 = 429.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.19/953.94 = 429.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.19x = 953.94 × 429.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.19x = 409,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,512.13/691.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.48

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