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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.66, 954.62 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.66, 954.62 and 397.02 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.66 : 954.62 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.66/954.62 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.66x = 954.62 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.66x = 379,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,003.23/691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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