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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.48, 1,036.90 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.48, 1,036.90 and 431.08 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.48 : 1,036.90 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.48/1,036.90 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.48x = 1,036.90 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.48x = 446,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,986.85/691.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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