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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.49, 954.13 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.49, 954.13 and 396.70 is: 547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.49 : 954.13 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.49/954.13 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.49x = 954.13 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.49x = 378,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,500.74/691.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.37

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