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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 954 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 954 and 481.95 is: 665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 954 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/954 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 954 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 459,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,780.30/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.32

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