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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 954.48 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 954.48 and 426.09 is: 588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 954.48 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/954.48 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 954.48 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 406,691.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,691.51/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.31

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