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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.78, 953.13 and 410.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.78, 953.13 and 410.88 is: 566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.78 : 953.13 = 410.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.78/953.13 = 410.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.78x = 953.13 × 410.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.78x = 391,622.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,622.05/690.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.93

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