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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 953.74 and 442.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 953.74 and 442.98 is: 610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 953.74 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/953.74 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 953.74 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 422,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,481.87/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.84

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