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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 953.84 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 953.84 and 442.64 is: 610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 953.84 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/953.84 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 953.84 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 422,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,207.74/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.76

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