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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.54, 954.99 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.54, 954.99 and 481.95 is: 665.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.54 : 954.99 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.54/954.99 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.54x = 954.99 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.54x = 460,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,257.43/691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.56

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