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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 954.61 and 397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 954.61 and 397.07 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 954.61 = 397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/954.61 = 397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 954.61 × 397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 379,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,042.22/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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