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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.30 and 461.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.30 and 461.58 is: 636.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.30 = 461.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.30 = 461.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.30 × 461.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 440,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,486.72/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.78

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