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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.10 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.10 and 470.58 is: 649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.10 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.10 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.10 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 448,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,980.38/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.08

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