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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 954.30 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 954.30 and 481.84 is: 664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 954.30 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/954.30 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 954.30 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 459,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,819.91/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.75

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