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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.30, 954.74 and 470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.30, 954.74 and 470.84 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.30 : 954.74 = 470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.30/954.74 = 470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.30x = 954.74 × 470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.30x = 449,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,527.43/691.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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