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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.10, 953.75 and 396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.10, 953.75 and 396.46 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.10 : 953.75 = 396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.10/953.75 = 396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.10x = 953.75 × 396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.10x = 378,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,123.73/691.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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