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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 953.98 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 953.98 and 411.60 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 953.98 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/953.98 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 953.98 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 392,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,658.17/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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