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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.50, 954.28 and 396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.50, 954.28 and 396.82 is: 547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.50 : 954.28 = 396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.50/954.28 = 396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.50x = 954.28 × 396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.50x = 378,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,677.39/691.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.62

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