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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.31, 955.41 and 426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.31, 955.41 and 426.70 is: 588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.31 : 955.41 = 426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.31/955.41 = 426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.31x = 955.41 × 426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.31x = 407,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,668.67/692.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.85

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