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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 954.60 and 422.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 954.60 and 422.64 is: 583.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 954.60 = 422.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/954.60 = 422.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 954.60 × 422.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 403,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,452.14/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.09

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