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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 953.45 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 953.45 and 442.44 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 953.45 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/953.45 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 953.45 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 421,842.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,842.21/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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