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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.46, 954.26 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.46, 954.26 and 396.66 is: 547.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.46 : 954.26 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.46/954.26 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.46x = 954.26 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.46x = 378,516.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,516.77/691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.42

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