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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.87, 954.90 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.87, 954.90 and 443.18 is: 611.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.87 : 954.90 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.87/954.90 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.87x = 954.90 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.87x = 423,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,192.58/691.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.66

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