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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 954.13 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 954.13 and 396.69 is: 547.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 954.13 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/954.13 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 954.13 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 378,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,489.06/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.43

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