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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.30, 954.03 and 429.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.30, 954.03 and 429.25 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.30 : 954.03 = 429.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.30/954.03 = 429.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.30x = 954.03 × 429.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.30x = 409,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,517.38/691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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