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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 953.24 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 953.24 and 489.16 is: 674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 953.24 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/953.24 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 953.24 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 466,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,286.88/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.67

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