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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 954.39 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 954.39 and 470.86 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 954.39 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/954.39 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 954.39 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 449,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,384.08/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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