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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.67, 954.89 and 470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.67, 954.89 and 470.95 is: 650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.67 : 954.89 = 470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.67/954.89 = 470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.67x = 954.89 × 470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.67x = 449,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,702.47/691.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.17

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