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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.28, 953.88 and 411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.28, 953.88 and 411.47 is: 567.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.28 : 953.88 = 411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.28/953.88 = 411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.28x = 953.88 × 411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.28x = 392,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,494.03/691.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.78

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