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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.34, 953.73 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.34, 953.73 and 425.66 is: 587.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.34 : 953.73 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.34/953.73 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.34x = 953.73 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.34x = 405,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,959.94/691.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.21

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