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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 953.24 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 953.24 and 481.34 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 953.24 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/953.24 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 953.24 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 458,830.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,830.13/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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