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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 953.63 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 953.63 and 411.35 is: 567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 953.63 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/953.63 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 953.63 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 392,275.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,275.54/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.47

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