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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 954.63 and 429.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 954.63 and 429.81 is: 593.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 954.63 = 429.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/954.63 = 429.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 954.63 × 429.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 410,309.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,309.52/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.41

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