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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.72 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.72 and 429.84 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.72 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.72 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.72 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 410,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,376.84/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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