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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.45, 954.24 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.45, 954.24 and 411.85 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.45 : 954.24 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.45/954.24 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.45x = 954.24 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.45x = 393,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,003.74/691.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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