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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.41, 954.50 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.41, 954.50 and 411.74 is: 568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.41 : 954.50 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.41/954.50 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.41x = 954.50 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.41x = 392,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,999.00/691.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.40

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