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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.12, 953.55 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.12, 953.55 and 481.06 is: 663.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.12 : 953.55 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.12/953.55 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.12x = 953.55 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.12x = 458,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,714.76/691.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.73

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