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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.36, 954.15 and 429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.36, 954.15 and 429.34 is: 592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.36 : 954.15 = 429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.36/954.15 = 429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.36x = 954.15 × 429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.36x = 409,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,654.76/691.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.53

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