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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.32, 954.14 and 470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.32, 954.14 and 470.12 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.32 : 954.14 = 470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.32/954.14 = 470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.32x = 954.14 × 470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.32x = 448,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,560.30/691.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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