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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.29, 954.59 and 470.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.29, 954.59 and 470.77 is: 650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.29 : 954.59 = 470.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.29/954.59 = 470.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.29x = 954.59 × 470.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.29x = 449,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,389.98/691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.08

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