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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 954.39 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 954.39 and 482.49 is: 665.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 954.39 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/954.39 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 954.39 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 460,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,483.63/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.60

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