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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.95, 954.86 and 397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.95, 954.86 and 397.18 is: 548.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.95 : 954.86 = 397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.95/954.86 = 397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.95x = 954.86 × 397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.95x = 379,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,251.29/691.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.09

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