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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.23, 953.62 and 425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.23, 953.62 and 425.45 is: 586.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.23 : 953.62 = 425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.23/953.62 = 425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.23x = 953.62 × 425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.23x = 405,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,721.34/691.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.95

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