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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.44, 954.39 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.44, 954.39 and 411.87 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.44 : 954.39 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.44/954.39 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.44x = 954.39 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.44x = 393,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,084.61/691.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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