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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 954.18 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 954.18 and 429.84 is: 592.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 954.18 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/954.18 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 954.18 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 410,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,144.73/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.97

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