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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 954.06 and 470.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 954.06 and 470.27 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 954.06 = 470.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/954.06 = 470.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 954.06 × 470.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 448,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,661.03/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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