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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.90, 954.91 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.90, 954.91 and 397.17 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.90 : 954.91 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.90/954.91 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.90x = 954.91 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.90x = 379,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,261.60/691.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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