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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 954.27 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 954.27 and 411.74 is: 568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 954.27 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/954.27 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 954.27 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 392,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,909.94/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.11

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