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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 1,036.60 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 1,036.60 and 444.64 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 1,036.60 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/1,036.60 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 1,036.60 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 460,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,912.06/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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