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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 954.46 and 426.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 954.46 and 426.01 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 954.46 = 426.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/954.46 = 426.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 954.46 × 426.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 406,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,607.65/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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