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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.86, 954.83 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.86, 954.83 and 397.15 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.86 : 954.83 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.86/954.83 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.86x = 954.83 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.86x = 379,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,206.36/691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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