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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 954.50 and 396.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 954.50 and 396.97 is: 547.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 954.50 = 396.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/954.50 = 396.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 954.50 × 396.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 378,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,907.87/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.82

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