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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 954.51 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 954.51 and 426.20 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 954.51 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/954.51 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 954.51 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 406,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,815.04/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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