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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.94, 954.82 and 426.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.94, 954.82 and 426.31 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.94 : 954.82 = 426.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.94/954.82 = 426.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.94x = 954.82 × 426.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.94x = 407,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,045.86/691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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