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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 954.39 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 954.39 and 484.38 is: 668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 954.39 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/954.39 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 954.39 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 462,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,287.43/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.30

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