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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 954.15 and 396.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 954.15 and 396.72 is: 547.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 954.15 = 396.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/954.15 = 396.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 954.15 × 396.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 378,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,530.39/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.48

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