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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.64, 954.72 and 470.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.64, 954.72 and 470.54 is: 649.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.64 : 954.72 = 470.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.64/954.72 = 470.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.64x = 954.72 × 470.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.64x = 449,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,233.95/691.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.52

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