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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.42, 954.13 and 396.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.42, 954.13 and 396.49 is: 547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.42 : 954.13 = 396.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.42/954.13 = 396.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.42x = 954.13 × 396.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.42x = 378,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,303.00/691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.14

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