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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 954.51 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 954.51 and 396.95 is: 547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 954.51 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/954.51 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 954.51 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 378,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,892.74/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.79

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