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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.96, 953.46 and 396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.96, 953.46 and 396.28 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.96 : 953.46 = 396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.96/953.46 = 396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.96x = 953.46 × 396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.96x = 377,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,837.13/690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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