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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.77, 953.42 and 481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.77, 953.42 and 481.28 is: 663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.77 : 953.42 = 481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.77/953.42 = 481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.77x = 953.42 × 481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.77x = 458,854.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,854.80/691.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.31

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