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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.91, 954.89 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.91, 954.89 and 397.17 is: 548.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.91 : 954.89 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.91/954.89 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.91x = 954.89 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.91x = 379,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,251.68/691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.13

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