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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.17, 954.01 and 470.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.17, 954.01 and 470.49 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.17 : 954.01 = 470.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.17/954.01 = 470.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.17x = 954.01 × 470.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.17x = 448,849.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,849.81/691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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