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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 953.83 and 429.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 953.83 and 429.00 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 953.83 = 429.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/953.83 = 429.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 953.83 × 429.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 409,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,187.62/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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