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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 953.64 and 425.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 953.64 and 425.81 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 953.64 = 425.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/953.64 = 425.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 953.64 × 425.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 406,071.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,071.83/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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