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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 954.05 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 954.05 and 396.63 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 954.05 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/954.05 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 954.05 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 378,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,402.87/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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