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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.06, 954.44 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.06, 954.44 and 429.88 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.06 : 954.44 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.06/954.44 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.06x = 954.44 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.06x = 410,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,294.67/692.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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