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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.24, 953.71 and 411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.24, 953.71 and 411.34 is: 567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.24 : 953.71 = 411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.24/953.71 = 411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.24x = 953.71 × 411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.24x = 392,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,296.50/691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.52

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