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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 954.48 and 470.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 954.48 and 470.56 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 954.48 = 470.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/954.48 = 470.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 954.48 × 470.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 449,140.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,140.11/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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