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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 954.18 and 396.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 954.18 and 396.77 is: 547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 954.18 = 396.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/954.18 = 396.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 954.18 × 396.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 378,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,585.23/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.45

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