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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.53, 958.35 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.53, 958.35 and 429.11 is: 592.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.53 : 958.35 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.53/958.35 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.53x = 958.35 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.53x = 411,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,237.57/694.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.11

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