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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.71, 954.48 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.71, 954.48 and 396.96 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.71 : 954.48 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.71/954.48 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.71x = 954.48 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.71x = 378,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,890.38/691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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