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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 954.48 and 396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 954.48 and 396.74 is: 547.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 954.48 = 396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/954.48 = 396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 954.48 × 396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 378,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,675.62/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.47

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