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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.31, 953.68 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.31, 953.68 and 411.38 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.31 : 953.68 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.31/953.68 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.31x = 953.68 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.31x = 392,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,322.82/691.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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