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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.14, 954.36 and 470.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.14, 954.36 and 470.61 is: 649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.14 : 954.36 = 470.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.14/954.36 = 470.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.14x = 954.36 × 470.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.14x = 449,131.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,131.36/691.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.84

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