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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.53, 954.37 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.53, 954.37 and 429.60 is: 592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.53 : 954.37 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.53/954.37 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.53x = 954.37 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.53x = 409,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,995.20/691.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.88

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