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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 954.66 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 954.66 and 397.15 is: 548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 954.66 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/954.66 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 954.66 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 379,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,140.83/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.06

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