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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 953.83 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 953.83 and 442.72 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 953.83 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/953.83 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 953.83 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 422,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,279.62/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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