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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 954.28 and 442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 954.28 and 442.96 is: 611.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 954.28 = 442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/954.28 = 442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 954.28 × 442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 422,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,706.04/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.49

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