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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.13 and 442.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.13 and 442.65 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.13 = 442.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.13 = 442.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.13 × 442.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 422,338.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,338.66/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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