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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.59, 955.50 and 423.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.59, 955.50 and 423.27 is: 583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.59 : 955.50 = 423.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.59/955.50 = 423.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.59x = 955.50 × 423.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.59x = 404,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,432.37/692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.94

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