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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.98, 954.96 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.98, 954.96 and 397.29 is: 548.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.98 : 954.96 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.98/954.96 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.98x = 954.96 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.98x = 379,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,396.06/691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.28

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