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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.93, 954.33 and 482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.93, 954.33 and 482.10 is: 664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.93 : 954.33 = 482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.93/954.33 = 482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.93x = 954.33 × 482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.93x = 460,086.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,086.08/691.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.93

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