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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.51, 954.24 and 411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.51, 954.24 and 411.77 is: 568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.51 : 954.24 = 411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.51/954.24 = 411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.51x = 954.24 × 411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.51x = 392,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,924.04/691.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.21

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