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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.91, 954.54 and 397.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.91, 954.54 and 397.01 is: 547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.91 : 954.54 = 397.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.91/954.54 = 397.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.91x = 954.54 × 397.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.91x = 378,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,957.15/691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.70

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