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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.58, 954.12 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.58, 954.12 and 442.86 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.58 : 954.12 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.58/954.12 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.58x = 954.12 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.58x = 422,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,541.58/691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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