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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.40, 954.10 and 422.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.40, 954.10 and 422.35 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.40 : 954.10 = 422.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.40/954.10 = 422.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.40x = 954.10 × 422.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.40x = 402,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,964.14/691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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