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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.20, 954.52 and 470.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.20, 954.52 and 470.88 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.20 : 954.52 = 470.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.20/954.52 = 470.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.20x = 954.52 × 470.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.20x = 449,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,464.38/691.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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