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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 954.18 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 954.18 and 429.44 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 954.18 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/954.18 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 954.18 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 409,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,763.06/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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