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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.06, 955.07 and 426.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.06, 955.07 and 426.45 is: 588.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.06 : 955.07 = 426.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.06/955.07 = 426.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.06x = 955.07 × 426.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.06x = 407,282.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,282.69/692.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.51

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