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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 954.48 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 954.48 and 396.94 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 954.48 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/954.48 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 954.48 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 378,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,871.29/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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