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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 1,038.15 and 447.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 1,038.15 and 447.54 is: 671.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 1,038.15 = 447.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/1,038.15 = 447.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 1,038.15 × 447.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 464,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,613.65/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.78

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